Index description: MVMVRTRG is a pure-play rules-based Australian sector index that combines benchmark with blue-chip characteristics by tracking the performance of the largest and most liquid ASX-listed companies that generate at least 50% of their revenues or assets from the Australian resources sector.

as at 22-Feb-19

Key points

Underlying index:MVIS Australia Resources Index (MVMVRTRG)

The Index comprises:
MVMVRTRG covers at least 90% of the free‑float market capitalisation of the investable universe. Individual Index components are determined using a stringent rules-based methodology focusing on liquidity, with a minimum 20 holdings and maximum weighting of 8%.

The investable universe includes companies which are focused on physical energy commodities (such as coal, oil, gas and uranium) related services and equipment (such as drilling, pipelines, storage and transportation), power generation and renewable energy, and also companies which are focused on mining and resources (such as iron ore, coal, precious metals and other minerals) and mining related services and equipment (such as drilling, explosives, transportation and producers of mining machinery). Also included are companies with the potential to generate 50% of their revenue from mining, when developed.

MVMVRTRG is the exclusive property of MVIS. MVIS makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in MVR. MVIS has contracted with Solactive AG (‘Solactive’) to maintain and calculate the Index. Solactive uses its best efforts to ensure that the Index is calculated correctly. Irrespective of its obligations towards MVIS, Solactive has no obligation to point out errors in the Index to third parties. The PDS contains a more detailed description of the limited relationship MVIS and Solactive have with MVR and VanEck.